How To Fix DO693 - DDL source & was reset to inactive

DO693 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 693

• Message text: DDL source & was reset to inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO693 - DDL source & was reset to inactive ?

  The SAP error message DO693 indicates that a Data Definition Language (DDL) source has been reset to inactive. This typically occurs in the context of database operations, particularly when working with database objects like tables, views, or indexes in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The DDL operation may have been interrupted due to a lock on the database object, preventing the operation from completing successfully.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the DDL statement that caused the operation to fail.
  Dependency Issues: If the DDL operation depends on other objects that are not in a valid state, it may lead to this error.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can also lead to DDL operations being reset.
  User Permissions: The user executing the DDL may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database